LF Classic Auto Sandstone: New Release

Key Points from the Discussion

• The thickness of the micro-rotor caliber (LF270.01) in the Classic Auto Sandstone is attributed to achieving greater visual depth and allowing for the execution of rounded bevels on thicker plates, a design choice also seen in some Voutilainen manual-wind movements.
• Despite the aesthetic rationale, some contributors find the 11.10mm thickness of a micro-rotor watch somewhat counterintuitive, as micro-rotors are often associated with thinner profiles. The perceived 'shortcuts' in movement finishing at a 50,000 CHF price point are also a point of contention.
• quattro elaborates that the depth of the micro-rotor caliber contributes to its beauty, and the watch's vintage aesthetic, featuring a domed crystal, rounded case, and onion crown, suggests that thinness was not a primary design objective.
• The removal of certain escapement features, which are rare in the market, is noted as an unusual decision, suggesting that perhaps not many collectors prioritize such intricate details.
• The design choices, including the specific micro-rotor caliber, are considered more appropriate for a 'sport' or 'sporty' line, even though the Classic Sport Auto leans more towards a classic aesthetic.